Title FAC, California Food & Agric. Code

Any public cattle salesyard operator that has had a previous license and continues to operate a public salesyard after the expiration of his license is not required to pay penalties pursuant to Section 21749 if he applies for a new license within 30 days after the expiration of h…

(a) If cattle sold at a public auction have a dairy exemption number, the auctioneer shall announce at the sale that those cattle are being sold under the dairy exemption number provision and must go directly to slaughter. (b) Any person who buys cattle under a dairy exemption nu…

Any apparatus which is used for the pasteurization of milk or any milk product shall be kept in strictly clean and sanitary condition. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Any vat, tank, or container which is used to store a milk byproduct shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Each person that manufactures any margarine, dairy spread, or spread shall comply with this article. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 512, Sec. 10.)

There shall be printed, stamped, or stenciled in a clear and durable manner upon one side of each tub, firkin, box, or other outer package in which margarine, dairy spread, or spread is removed from the place where it is produced or put up, as distinguished from the package in wh…

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the orderly marketing of farm products and the establishment of reasonable charges for unloading such products at markets in this state. It is declared that in some of the markets of this state the charges for unloading farm products h…

The director may make such regulations as he may deem necessary to carry out this chapter and to effectuate its purposes. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

If the director by regulation designates any plant, appliance, or other thing as liable to be infected or infested with any pest, and provides for notifying the commissioner of its arrival as required by Article 1 (commencing with Section 6501), Chapter 3, Part 2 of this division…

The commissioner of the county of destination may waive the notification and holding for inspection of any shipment which bears a certificate of cleanliness or certificate of origin, issued pursuant to this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

This article is not applicable to seed which is intended for planting purposes or to other nursery stock. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

For lots of over 25 pounds of any fruits, nuts, or vegetables that are the food product of any tree, vine, or plant, or for lots of over 200 pounds of any burl wood from a walnut tree, living or dead, and that are marketed for commercial purposes, all of the following apply: (a) …

Upon probable cause to believe any fruits, nuts, vegetables, or walnut burl regulated pursuant to this chapter is in unlawful possession, proof of ownership shall be made available for inspection upon request of the secretary, the commissioner, or by any peace officer. If the sec…

A bill of lading, bill of sale, certified farmers certificate, data obtainable by electronic transmission which is accessible to a common carrier, or a similar type document shall be considered proof of ownership for purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. …

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in a record intended to show proof of ownership. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

A copy of the record shall be retained by the buyer and seller for a period of 60 days after delivery. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

This chapter establishes minimal requirements for the transportation and identification of agricultural commodities. A county may, by ordinance, impose additional requirements regarding this transportation and identification. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

Each vat, tank, or other receptacle in which milk or any milk product is pasteurized shall be equipped with a recording thermometer device to accurately record the temperature to which, and the length of time for which, the pasteurized product has been heated. (Enacted by Stats. …

Each vat, tank, or other receptacle in which milk or any milk product is pasteurized shall also be equipped with an indicating thermometer. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Any recording thermometer device and any indicating thermometer which is used in pasteurization shall be of a type which is approved by, and its use is at all times subject to the approval of, the director. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Every person that uses any pasteurizing apparatus within the state shall date, preserve, and keep on file for not less than one year after they are made, all records which have been made by the recording thermometer. The records shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of t…

Every person who uses any pasteurizing apparatus within the state shall compile and keep on file for not less than one year records relating to pasteurization equipment modifications, maintenance, and repairs. The records shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of the dire…

It is unlawful for any person to sell any margarine, dairy spread, or spread, unless there is printed upon the label of each and every package, or other container in which the margarine, dairy spread, or spread is put up for sale or sold at retail all of the following: (a) The wo…

This chapter does not apply to any market in which less than five produce dealers operate. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

This chapter does not apply to any produce dealer at whose place of business every farm product which is delivered is unloaded without charge by employees of the produce dealer either with or without the assistance of the operator of the vehicle which transports such product or o…

This chapter does not apply to any market in Los Angeles County. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 191, Sec. 1.)

To prevent the dissemination of pests through the agency of appliances, the director may from time to time publish a list of such pests which may be carried through such agencies and designate any treatment which in his opinion would prevent their dissemination. (Enacted by Stats…

Except as otherwise provided in Section 5744, it is unlawful for any person to ship or move any used appliances unless there is furnished to the commissioner of the county of destination such proof as he may require that the appliances either: (a) Have not been exposed to infesta…

The commissioner of the county of destination shall refuse entry of the used appliances until the proof required in Section 5742 is furnished. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The used appliances may be moved to a place which is designated by the commissioner for treatment under his supervision. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

This chapter does not apply to the following agricultural commodities: (a) Commodities transported from the farm or ranch where they are produced to a commercial packing plant within this state for processing or packing. (b) Commodities transported and accompanied by a valid perm…

It is unlawful for any person to sell any milk or product of milk as and for pasteurized milk or a product of pasteurized milk, or to use the word “pasteurized” or any of its derivatives in connection with the sale, designation, advertising, labeling, or billing of any milk or pr…

A person shall not sell or take orders for the future delivery of any margarine, dairy spread, or spread under the name of butter, or under the pretense that the substance is butter. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 512, Sec. 14.)

A person shall not, in connection or association with the sale or advertisement of any margarine, dairy spread, or spread represent or suggest by any means whatsoever that the substance is a dairy product. Nothing contained in this section shall, however, prevent an accurate and …

Every person who unloads any farm product in a market and who is a registered unloader shall register his name, Federal Social Security number, and address and union affiliation, if any, with the commissioner. The commissioner shall supply each registered unloader with a card of …

Every producer who transports any farm product to a market may register himself or herself, his or her parents, and his or her sons or daughters, and regular full-time employees, with the commissioner. Such registration shall show the name of the producer, the registration number…

Every produce dealer that operates in a market is responsible for providing that registered unloaders sufficient in number to do the work which is required are available at all times when any farm product is being delivered to his place of business. He is also responsible for hav…

The regulations which are adopted pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 5321) of Chapter 5, Part 1 of this division may proclaim any portion of the state to be an eradication area with respect to the pest, prescribe the boundaries of such area, and name the pest and the …

Any pest with respect to which an eradication area has been proclaimed, and any stages of the pest, its hosts and carriers, and any premises, plants, and things infested or infected or exposed to infestation or infection with such pest or its hosts or carriers, within such area, …

The director, or the commissioner acting under the supervision and direction of the director, in a summary manner, may disinfect or take such other action, including removal or destruction, with reference to any such public nuisance, which he thinks is necessary. (Amended by Stat…

If an eradication area has been proclaimed with respect to a species of fruit flies and the removal of host plants of such species is involved, the director may enter into an agreement with the owner of such host plants to remove and replace them with suitable nursery stock in li…

Any peace officer, upon probable cause to believe an agricultural commodity regulated pursuant to this chapter is being unlawfully transported, may stop the vehicle and request proof of ownership of the commodity. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of a commodity regulated by this chapter, the commodity may be held or seized by the secretary, the commissioner, or any peace officer and shall be turned over to the custody of the commissioner. The commissioner may …

The director, the commissioner, or a peace officer may investigate to ascertain the ownership of any commodity that has been held pursuant to this chapter. If the lawful owner is located, the commodity shall be released to the owner, or his or her agent. The commissioner may requ…

(a) If for any reason the commodity is not released to the rightful owner after being in the custody of the commissioner for 48 hours or, in the case of a highly perishable commodity, any shorter period of time that the commissioner deems necessary, the commissioner may either se…

In lieu of civil prosecution, the secretary or the commissioner may levy a civil penalty against any person violating the provisions of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to its provisions. The civil penalty for each violation shall be, for a first violation, a fine …